936 PhD programmes in Social Sciences in United Kingdom

International Politics at Aberystwyth University combines taught modules with research conducted by students under the supervision of staff who have expertise in the topic of study.

The Sustainability programme offered by Anglia Ruskin University explores sustainability challenges through research into socio-ecological systems, systems change, governance, community engagement, and the factors that shape sustainable futures.

Our PhD Middle Eastern Studies programme at The University of Manchester enables you to carry out a piece of significant, original research under the supervision of our academics

The Psychology programme offered by Queen's University Belfast develops advanced expertise in psychological theory, research design, and scientific investigation, preparing researchers to explore behaviour, cognition, development, health, and biological processes through original inquiry.

Planetary Science at The University of Manchester applies a fundamental knowledge of isotopes and chemistry together with new observations to understand natural systems.

We offer research supervision across a broad range of social policy topics and themes. The study of welfare arrangements is a fundamental part of what we do.

The Applied Psychology degree delivered at University of Kent offers excellent opportunities for full or part-time research in intellectual disability and community care leading to higher degrees. The Tizard Centre has a strong track record of attracting University and ESRC research studentship funding.

The Palaeography and Manuscript Studies programme offered by King's College London investigates ancient handwriting, manuscript cultures, textual transmission, and the preservation of written heritage across historical periods and linguistic traditions.

The War Studies Research programme offered by King's College London investigates war, conflict, security, defence, and international politics through interdisciplinary research that combines theoretical, historical, and policy-oriented perspectives.

The Child and Adolescent Psychiatry programme offered by King's College London investigates the origins, risk factors, assessment, treatment, and prevention of mental health conditions affecting young people.

The Contemporary India Research programme offered by King's College London investigates the political, social, economic, and cultural dynamics of modern India through interdisciplinary and globally informed research.

The Criminology degree delivered by the University of Kent is a dynamic and interdisciplinary subject with political and legal influences.

The Public Policy Research programme offered by King's College London investigates how political and economic forces shape public policy and explores solutions to local, national, and global policy challenges through interdisciplinary research.

Study psychology at postgraduate level and you become part of a diverse, dynamic and supportive community in which to research and learn.

The Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic is a research degree from University of Cambridge, is usually examined after three years of research by a thesis of up to 80,000 words.

The Spanish and Portuguese Section course from The University of Cambridge, offers undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in Portuguese. It is unique in its commitment to exploring the trans-historical and cross-cultural interrelations between all these language areas and their corresponding cultural formations.